Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our team operates in state-of-the-art labs with access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in top-tier journals while contributing to projects that solve previously unsolvable computational challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-corrected qubit architectures and quantum memory systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware components
- Publish research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Partner with government agencies on quantum security initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design tools
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Track record of securing federal research grants